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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1889

Page

8

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Day Observed in Boston

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts marked its 251st anniversary with a morning parade from South Market to State House, a church service at Old South, and a Faneuil Hall banquet. Governor Ames attended by carriage as dignitaries and the annual toasts highlighted patriotism, democracy, and unity, with remarks by Captain Henry E. Smith, Judge Charles H. Devens, and U.S. officials.

South Market Street Henry E. Smith Salem J. A. Fox Edward Wyman A. P. Martin John Mackaptain Augustus Whittemore Enry Walker Enry M. Sprague Maine Fred Burt Christopher Ackworth Providence Light Infantry A. ‘True Peirce Amoskeag F. W. Childs Vermont Horace T. Rockwell Governor’staff D. F. Henderson Roxbury Orse Guards Hiram Kendall Rose John A. Carter D. G. Sully Providence Ight Infantry C. L. Mitchell BE. A. Wood E. A. Harris J. . Jeffords Charles E. Davis George H. Harlow Worcester Continentals Fred W. Wellington Myron P. Walker State Washington School Beacon Streets State House Ames Dalton Newman Hoar Beacon Street Tremont Boylston Streets New Old South Church H. Bernard Carpenter A. E. McDonald D. D. Mears D.D Worcester Boylston Street Faneuil Hall Commonwealth Honurable Artillery Company of London John C. Park United States Artilery Company Massachusetts Smith J. Payson Bradley Commonwealth of Massachusetts Liberty Plymouth Rock Berkshire Hills William F. Barrett Melrose S. M. Aldrich Aldrich Leverett Saltonstall Boston Hart Allen Common Council Charles H. Devens Devens Colony of Mahomet Algetty Gustavus Adolphus Antietam Republic Honourable Artillery Company of London Atlantic Adams D. O. Mears James Miller Army O. O. Howard New England Fifth Avenue George Merrill E. A. Horton Starr King California Faneuil Comany Chauncey M. Depew New England Furniture Exchange Thorndike Furniture Manufacturers’ Association E. N. Bardwell A. F. Knapp Hahnemann Society Young George F. May J. Heber Smith M.D Massachusetts Charitable Society Young’s H. Hunneman Mr. Kellar Fremont House Erie Enn

General officers sworn in after parade and rain at Ames Hall

General Howard and others presided as a dress parade reviewed by Adjutant-General Dalton. Captains received insignia after a speech to Governor Ames. commissions were issued as rain ended. New officers include Captain-Lieutenant Edward E. Allen and a long list of lieutenants, sergeants, and staff appointments announced by Adjutant Dallinger.

Howard N. P. Banks Leopold Morse Dalton Smith Ames Allen Faneuil Hall Edward E. Allen Watertown George B. Spaulding Brighton Edward Sullivan Boston Frank W. Dallinger Cambridge Edward B. Wadsworth Severe Lawrence N. Duchesney Lawrence Ferdinand M. Trifett Henry M. McDowell Winthrop Sullivan B. Newton Emmons R. Ellis K Robert 5. Gray Walpole William A. Russell Albert, E. Lockhart East Cambridge George S. Cushing J. H. Baguley Dorchester Daniel H. Lane Vincent Laforme George H. Allen George P. May Dallinger William H. Cundy John Sullivan Horatio B. Emerson G. A. Keeler J. Henry Taylor Fred ]. Clayton Joshua M. Cushing Edwin Warner

VALKYRIE THIRD IN RACING AT LONDON YACHT MEET

In London on June 8 Valkyrie finished third behind Irex and Yarana in a 44 mile breeze race from Dover. Irex led at the end of the first 22 miles, with Yarana close behind, as Valkyrie split her spinnaker and tore a topsail sheet during the second leg.

Valkyrie London Irex Yarana Dover

Anniversary exercises mark Boston University School of Theology

The Boston University School of Theology began anniversary events with a 2 pm conference visitors meeting in the Mt. Vernon street college building followed by chapel services led by Rev. W. J. Heath. From 2:30 to 5:16 pm seniors and juniors were examined in their courses, with continuation at 9 am the next day. the graduating class totals twenty nine men, the largest in the school's history.

Don failed to give Elastic Starch a trial

A brief item notes that Don did not test Elastic Starch, leaving the product untried and its potential effectiveness undetermined. No further details on motives or consequences are provided.

Katrina Wins The First Of Three Yacht Races

New York June 3 Katrina defeats Shamrock by 15m 9s on a 24 mile course in the first of a trio of trial races under New York Yacht Club rules. Captain Berry on Katrina challenges Captain Maxwell of Shamrock to three days for a cup worth 150 dollars daily. Weather clear though misty with a strong breeze.

New York Katrina Shamrock Berry Roger Maxwell New York Yacht Club

Savin Hill Yacht Club Plans Expansion Underway

At a directors meeting the Savin Hill Yacht Club approved improving the club house at about $1000. The plan calls for two locker series 8 by 15 by 7 feet, an open piazza forty three feet long above them, and a twenty foot open space housing the club float with courses in view. A house committee was appointed: James H. Stark, I. H. Odell, H. G. Patten.

Savin Hill Yacht Club J. H. Stark J. H. Shaw James H. Stark I. H. Odell H. G. Patten

Music Hall Promenades Gain Popularity With Record Attendance

The Music Hall promenades continue to attract large crowds as the season aims to exceed past attendance. Director Neuendorff presented another bright programme last evening and the tonight’s selections align with audience demand. Promenades run nightly from 8 to 11 o’clock, with reserved seats available during the day at Music Hall.

Music Hall Neuendorff

Valley Field Farm Goes Today Auction Near Boston

The Lexington estate Valley Field Farm, once home to the late Orlando Tompkins, will be sold at auction this afternoon. It is described as a splendid opportunity for anyone seeking a cultivated farm near Boston.

Valley Field Farm Lexington Orlando Tompkins Boston

Real Estate Sale in Cambridge 722 to 734 Main St

R Knights and Company sold to H G Harper yesterday afternoon the lot between 722 and 734 Main Street Cambridge totaling 19,128 square feet for 5.22 cents a square foot.

Cambridge R. Knights & Co H. G. Harper Main Street

Infant Murder Near Beverly Cove Field

The body of a male infant about three weeks old was found in a basket in a field off Neptune street Beverly Cove yesterday afternoon. An autopsy shows death from a blow to the head. Police are investigating the case.

Beverly Neptune Street Beverly Cove

Man Drinks Poison by Mistake at Edgeworth Drugstore

June 3. William E. Armstrong entered Daniel J. Kelley’s Edgeworth drugstore, asked for medicine, and drank poison by mistake. He received medical attention and, at a late hour, it was believed he would recover.

William E. Armstrong Daniel J. Kelley Edgeworth

Franklin Park Land Company Builds Value Near Oakland Garden

The Franklin Park Land and Improvement Company with a $300,000 capital, led by president Moody Merrill, has acquired all property of the Oakland Garden Association and holds additional prime land for sale as land near Franklin Park grows in desirability and value.

Franklin Park Franklin Park Land and Improvement Company Moody Merrill Oakland Garden Association

What Did Jerry McCarthy Do A Critique To Gov Ames Open Letter

Archibald M Howke questions the alleged good deeds of J J McCarthy of Charlestown in support of Governor Ames. The letter from Boston May 29 1889 cites McCarthy as inspector of customs Democrat turned Republican in state circles, praising his public acts and urging a fuller public accounting of his services. It notes prior service in the Boston fire department and requests clarification from private secretary George H Campbell of the Governor’s office.

George H. Campbell Massachusetts Boston Evening Record Massachusetts House of Representatives N. P. Banks Congress of the United States State House Boston J. J. McCarthy Charlestown McCarthy United States Inspector of Customs Custom House State Central Committee Neval Banks Washington J.J. McCarthy Boston Fire Department United States Custom House

City Notes On Carriage Inspections And Local News

Inspector of Carriages Foster will inspect all 1300 public carriages to ensure safety and neat appearance. The Boston Herald Company re elected officers Edwin H Woods president Charles H Andrews vice president John H Holmes treasurer Fred E Whiting clerk and Edwin B Haskell directors. The Playstead opening in Franklin Park is set for June 12 at 3 pm with an expected 9000 children transported gratis by West End Street Railway. President Whitney of the railway provided a personal check for a band.

Foster Boston Herald Company Edwin H. Woods Charles H. Andrews John H. Holmes Fred E. Whiting Edwin B. Haskell Franklin Park West End Street Railway Company Whitney West End Street Railway

Resolution on the death of Rev Henry W Foote

At a June 3 1889 meeting of the Prince Society the president Rev Edmund F Slatter chaired a unanimously adopted resolution noting the profound sorrow and loss at the death of Rev Henry W Foote corresponding secretary and council member.

Council of Prince Society Edmund F. Slatter Charles H. Weil Exeter N. H Henry W. Foote

Supper of the Zeppho Club in Washington Street rooms

Last evening the annual supper of the Zeppho Club was served at its rooms on Washington street. The rooms were tastefully ornamented with casts and drawings in color and black and white. Several gentlemen well known in local artistic circles attended as guests. A letter from Mr. A. Martin noted he won a Museum of Fine Arts scholarship and will study in Paris for three years, with free tuition in foreign schools.

Zeppho Club Washington Street A. ©. Martin Museum of Fine Arts Martin Paris

Women Ministers Association Holds 1872 Conference at Shawmut Church

The Association of Women Ministers held its annual conference yesterday at the Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe chaired and spoke on women preachers. Officers for the coming year include President Howe, Ada Bowles as recording secretary and treasurer, and Sarah M. Perkins as corresponding secretary, with an executive committee of several clergymen and lay members.

Association of Women Ministers Shawmut Avenue Universalist Church Julia Ward Howe C. J. Bartlett Michigan Mary A. Safford Sioux City Hutter Des Moines Gordon Wilkes Bowles Mary Traffam Whitney

Weather summary for Blue Hill and Milton last month

Mr H H Clayton at Blue Hill Observatory reports the month featured a high of 92 on the 10th and mean temperatures about 5 above Milton's 40 year average. Humidity and sunshine were above normal, winds slightly above normal with more southerly flow. Rainfall ran about an inch above normal, concentrated on the 20th and 21st, while rainy days stayed typical. Apple blossoms appeared about a week early.

H. H. Clayton Blue Hlll Observatory Milton

Colchis Mining Company Builds Mill in Grant County

The Colchis Mining Company of Grant county New Mexico led by President Robert G Ingersoll has begun a mill with 200 tons per day capacity after extracting over 30000 tons of ore and spending more than 200000 dollars. The mill is expected to yield about 2600 dollars daily net at projected 200 tons daily output. Stock trades at six dollars a share. Boston representatives are R Whitney & Co at 48 Congress Street.

Colcohis Mining Company Colchis Mining Company Grant County New Mexico Robert G. Ingersoll Silver City Colchis Boston R. Jl. Whitney & Co Congress Street

Tired Brain Uses Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Dr. O C Stout of Syracuse New York reports a patient with a fatigued confused brain unable to transact ordinary business. After taking Horsford's Acid Phosphate immediate benefit followed by noticeable recovery. The doctor describes the improvement as rapid and substantial.

Horsford O. C. Stout Syracuse N. Y

Supreme Judicial Court Week Assignments Begin June 4

The court list for the week of June 4 outlines cases in the Supreme Judicial Court including Rice v. Denman Drake v. same Dickinson v. Mansfield Champlin v. Kenny Welch v. Adams Gale v. Nickerson Marley v. McLean Davenport v. brown Same v. same. Other filings include Darling v. Greene Moore v. Sanford Johnson v. First Ind. Bayt. Wason v. Hyde Hayes v. Hayes Franklin Sq. Groc. petition for dissolution Lewis v. Lewis.

Rice Denman Drake Same Dickinson Mansfield Champlin Kenny Esper Welch Adams Gale Nickerson Marley McLean Davenport Supreme Judicial Court Knowton J.darling Greene Moore Sanford Johnson First Ind. Bayt. Church Wason Hyde Hayes Franklin Sq. Groc Lewis

Superior Court First Session Docket Summary

The report lists multiple cases from the June sessions with verdicts and defenses. Francis L. Brown v Massachusetts Title Insurance Company ends with a defendant verdict and appeals to the Supreme Court. Several personal injury and contract actions name plaintiffs McDonald, Bartel, and others, with defenses including general denials and liability disputes. The document records judges Staples and Thompson, case numbers, parties, and counsel, plus notes on session transfers and future terms.

Superior Court Staples Francis L. Brown Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Supreme Court James McDonald Cyrus A. Bartel Manchester-by-the-Sea P. O'Loughlin J. J. Corcoran H. Parker McDonald Bartol A.C Adams Bellows Wellington Coal Hodgdon Billings. Co North Vy. Standard Spiedel Hanagan. Food Co Davis Murnler Stanford Food Co Corlevy, Fitchburg Aort H Chem Elec, L. & P Finklestein Far- Co Howard.ley

Bennett v Russell and Kelley board of health damages

Superior Court Norfolk Dedham June 3. Joanna Conway vs J M Russell et al and Patrick Kelley vs same. Tort actions claim board of health entered premises removed drains and cess pools. Verdicts 95 and 72 dollars. Attorneys L Eldridge for plaintiffs M A Williams for defendants. Thayer v County of Norfolk petition for damages for land taking to widen High Street Dedham. On trial Mackintosh for petitioner Grover for defendant. Other listed cases include Hupprich v Brook and various codified dockets.

Norfolk Dedham Barker Joanna Conway J. M. Russell Patrick Kelley Same Board of Health J. L. Eldridge M. & C. A. Williams Arthur W. Thayer County of Norfolk High Street C. A. Mackintosh T. E. Grover

Probate Court Clears Wills and Admin Actions in Suffolk

Probate court in Suffolk County on June 3 admitted the wills of Charles W. Nilder George Higginson Elmira Grover Alan G. Cottin Jane H. Taylor Charles H. Robbins William Rogers Taylor William Reed Martin Fitzgerald and Herbert J. Harriman George H. Wood. Letters of administration were issued for Grany Coughlin John Fitzgerald Angelina Nicolini Owen Winn Edward Ryan James McCormick Ella Stafford Eberhard Washington Burns Charles R. Pettingill Ellen F. Jameson Henry G. Taylor Mary Hogan Edwin W. Pritwain Minnie Joel William Warren Venah J. Warren Nicholas Furlong Sarah Stone Josiah Pratt Alfred A. Blunt Caroline B. Blunt Edward Gleemor.

Rerpons Charles W. Nilder George Higginson Elmira Grover Alan G. Cottin Jane H. Taylor Charles H. Tobbins William Rogers Taylor William Ead Martin Fitzgerald Herbert J. Harriman George H. Wood Qrany Coughlin John Fitzgerald Angelina Nicolini Owen Winn Edward Ryan James McCormick Ella

Colchis Mining Company Advances Mills Amid Strong Ore Prospects

In Grant County reports from Pa Daily note Colchis Mining Co after placing mines on a paying basis and extracting over 30,000 tons of ore at a cost of around $200,000 has begun erecting a large mill of at least 200 tons per day. Experts foresee abundant low grade ore yielding substantial returns, with the project seen as a solid long term investment, backed by reputable officers.

Silver City Grant County Colchis

Officers named in federal roster from Portland officials

The document lists Hon. Robert G. Ingersoll and Hon. Nathan Cleaves as officers with the U S Collector in Portland Maine and Fon. Chas. E. Coon identified as Ex-Assistant U S Treasurer.

Nathan Cleaves U. S Portland, Me

Share certificates not issued for less than 28 shares

Stock listed on Stock Exchange and registered at Atlantic Trust Company New York. Price of stock six dollars per share. Make checks or drafts payable to the appropriate payer.

Stock Exchange Atlantic Trust Company N. Y

Municipal Court June 3 Criminal Session Harpy J

James T. Weldon posted 1200 bond to appear later this week and face a breaking and entering charge against the shop of Simon Perstein at 16 Cross Street on Oct 12. Joseph Gray, who took a wallet containing 1108 dollars from Maud Williams on Washington Street Saturday evening, was sent to the Massachusetts reformatory for an indefinite term.

James T. Weldon Simon Perlestein Cross Street Joseph Gray Maud Williams Washington Street Massachusetts Reformatory

Probate Court issues wills and administrations in Essex County

Wills of Charles H. Coffin Lydia B. Cook Hannah J. Fennimore Julia Hussey Lizzie W. Masury William Nilsson John F. Patch Isaac Pinkham proved. Administrations granted for James Gibbon Catherine Merrill Catherine Story Mary Baker Aaron C Andrews Blaney Graves Mary RE. English Letitia Conlin Richard Furness Anne D. Carr William E. Porter Abbie A. Eveleth. Inventories include Henry Pike Elbridge Dodge William Hathorne George Nelson Hathorne. Coffin will bequeaths 2000 to several missions and 1000 to Renevo aptociety. Fennimore will provides multiple mission society bequests.

Charles H. Coffin Newburyport Lydia B. Cook Salem Hannah J. Fennimore Julia Hussey Haverhill Lizzie W. Masury William Nilsson John F. Patch Hamilton Isaac Pinkham James Gibbon Catherine Merrill West Newbury Catherine Story Lynn Mary Baker Marblehead Aaron C Andrews Essex Blaney Graves Mary RE. English Gloucester Letitia Conlin Richard Furness Lawrence Anne D. Carr William E. Porter Wenham Abbie A. Eveleth Henry Pike Salisbury Elbridge Dodge William W. Hathorne William Assachusetts Home Missionary Society A. . ©. F. Missions Woman's Boar of Home Missions Home Missionary Society Prospect Street Church

Formation Meeting for Volapiik Club in Washington St

On Monday evening June 10 at 8 o'clock a meeting will be held at 186 Washington street room 19 to form a Volapiik club. The group aims to promote Volapiik progress by free instruction and exhibitions and will also focus on literary and mental culture and timely topic discussions. All interested are invited. Similar clubs exist in New York Washington Chicago St Louis New Orleans San Francisco and other cities.

Washington Street Volapiik Club Volapiik New York Washington Chicago St. Louis New Orleans San Francisco

Pearline for Clean Homes

Pearline is advertised as the most approved means for perfect cleanliness in homes and households.

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